Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 10/27/2001 | |||
| Unable to remove the key from the ignition, would have to use the release under the steering wheel. also can not get out of park, need to use the release to get into rev, or drive. brought it to mechanice, was told need cylinder- $500.00 ro replace. | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| 1997 pontiac grand prix issue: the key does disengange from steering column. dealer quotes $550 for cylinder, but claims it could be something else. i realize that steering for this vehicle is already an issue.*ak | |||
| 06/03/1997 | 3 | 04/25/1997 | |
| Rear suspension had a creaking noise. in addition, sun roof casing broke twice, and air bag malfunctioned on two occasions. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 03/23/2002 | |
| 1) i have had a problem with my headlights (plastic part that covers the white light) and bulb have completely fallen off. my vehicle has not been hit or vandalized. they have just fallen off. i have co-workers who also own the same vehicle, same year though some are newer models that have had the same problem. i also see many vehicles on the road with no covers or burned out bulbs. 2) also my fog lights have been replaced twice this year they both have burned out on two occasions. 3) i also never received any recall letters about my vehicle there are two recalls as of today. i only heard of these recalls through co-workers. 4) when i start my vehicle it will automatically lock. it would normally unlock when you start it and then lock when you switch gears to reverse or drive. some days it will work properly and others it will not. 5) my light for my seat belt flickers on and off. i always where my seat belt. i assume that the light would go off when i buckle my belt, but it doesn't.*jb | |||
| 08/28/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle windshield wiper arm (drivers) creaking noise (i believe a recall is underway). loose trim throughout. rearview mirror replaced, battery died (car was towed), power window failed (dealer replaced), headlights admit moisture, ashtray opens by itself, seat squeaks, dash rattles, rattle also comes from rear of car, vehicle vibration at highway speeds, seatbelts do not retract, leather on seats is cracking, key knob has too short a range, stiching is coming off the leather wrapped steering wheel, also the club lock burns inprints into wheel if left on in the summer sun, headlights turn on in the middle of the day, brakes stop working in heavy rain or when coming out of the car wash, the power door lock swithch on the passengers door fell into the door, various retaining clips have broken off trim, etc. | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Door would not open, due to failure of the latch.nm | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 100000 | 1 | 09/15/1997 |
| Dt: the contact stated the loop that attaches the hood latch broke off ,and hit the windshield on the contact's son's vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no free remedy.*ak updated. 01/19/06. *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 12/23/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Trunk lock cylinder failed. | |||
| Pass-through to trank latxh does not hold under heavy braking pressure with heavy objects in trunk. *ak | |||